Breaking News: Leela is a Top 10 CNN Hero

And the Lion Guardians team couldn’t be more proud. We hope you are too.

Start voting today to make Leela & the Lion Guardians – CNN Hero for 2014! Voting has opened today, October 2nd, and will run through Sunday, November 16th, at midnight PT. Voters can log on to CNNHeroes.com to cast ballots for their favorite Top 10 Heroes once a day, every day. Social media users can also share their votes on Facebook and Twitter.

“It has been CNN’s great honor for the past eight years to shine a spotlight on these remarkable individuals who are making a difference in their communities and the world,” said Jeff Zucker, President of CNN Worldwide. “We are proud to provide a platform for these heroes to share their stories and their important work with our global audiences.”